results of charlemagnes death

people who invaded and destroyed carolingian empire

vikings

traveled in good ships
-became known for surprise attacks
-what they could not steal, they burned
-explorers and settlers
-skilled in trading and sailing
-worshiped many dietiestold great stories of gods,

homage

vassals agreements to lord

provide lord with certain amount of knights during battle , serve lords court, provide food and lodging when lord came to visit, contribute funds when lords son became a knight/ daughter married, paid ransom

buildings in castle

who made up nobility?

lady

had few rights--arranged marriage at 12, brought up children, took care of household, made medicines, embroidery
--some shared supervision of estate with lord and took over mens duties while away at war

role monks and nuns play

medieval catholic church

-had own laws and courts that dealt with cases related to clergy, doctrine, and marriage/ morals
-feudal ties that boosted its wealth and political power
-church officials held land from king in return for military service
-received donations from nobles wanting to earn salvation
-nobles began to influence church positions